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Heart of Giving Podcast, Frank E. Crump, UPI Loan Fund

In this episode, our guest is Frank E. Crump, the Founder, President, and CEO of UPI Loan Fund which provides loans and behavioral financial wellness services to underserved communities.

May 31, 2022

Building Trust Video Series, SIGN Fracture Care International

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jeanne Dillner, CEO of SIGN Fracture Care International. This organization works to build orthopedic capacity in developing countries by providing orthopedic training and implants. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3anEnHT

May 25, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of Mass Shootings at Buffalo Supermarket and at Uvalde, Texas Elementary School

Last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance shared giving tips for those seeking to help the families of those killed or injured in the May 14th Buffalo supermarket shooting.

May 25, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Buffalo Shooting Victims

To hear about any mass shooting is emotionally devastating but generates additional grief when the victims have been targeted out of racism.

May 18, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: The Importance of Audited Financial Statements

As a standards-based charity evaluator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes the value of standards and guidelines in providing a useful reference point and helping to encourage good practices.

May 11, 2022

Ukraine Relief - The Salvation Army

As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of the Salvation Army talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

May 11, 2022

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